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Ms. Rainney from Richmond, VA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Cozy Corner: Welcoming in Learning and SEL

Help me give my students a welcoming and supportive environment with a cozy reading nook, SEL tools, and snacks to enhance their learning and well-being.

  • $671 goal

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My Project

The items I'm requesting, including a rug, beanbag, SEL tools, and snacks, will transform our classroom into a welcoming and comfortable space where students feel safe and supported. The cozy reading nook will encourage a love of reading, while SEL tools will help them manage emotions and build essential life skills. My goal is to create an environment where students not only excel academically but also develop socially and emotionally. What makes my students special is their resilience and creativity; they come from diverse backgrounds and deserve a space that nurtures their unique strengths and needs.

Ms. Rainney Dogwood Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

85 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
[Velvet Fabric] X-Large Bean Bag Chair: 5 ft Memory Foam Bean Bag Chairs for Adults with Filling,Adult/Kids Bean Bag Chair with Filler Included,Soft Faux Fur Fabric,Pink,5 Foot • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $38.56 2 $77.12
LTKOUGFAM Soft Kids Area Rug, Large Washable Space Mat, Non-Slip Cute Rainbow Weather Baby Crawling Floor Mat for Living Room Playroom Classroom Bathroom (59" x 78" L) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Bissell Natural Sweep Carpet and Floor Sweeper with Dual Rotating System and 2 Corner Edge Brushes, 92N0A, 4, Silver • Amazon Business $30.89 1 $30.89
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $24.38 1 $24.38
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Emotions Feelings Wheel Chart Poster Mental Health Tapestry Counselor Therapy Office Decor Cotton Linen Wall Hanging Scroll Poster Wall Art Home Decor Kids Behavior Chart Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 1 $12.90
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $5.70 1 $5.70

Materials cost

$511.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$569.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.51

Total project goal

$670.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $670.05

14 Donors

-$433.34

Donations toward project cost

-$373.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$230.83

Match offers toward project cost

-$196.21

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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